Coin ID

[vince76]

Hi guys
Last year two days ago I found these two coins which are new to me. Can anyone help me iD them.
Thanks.



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[Mackaydon]

I'm guessing lead seals; not coins.
Don....

 

[A2coins]

I agree not coins

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Y'all please note, the finder lives in Macedonia/Greece. I believe his finds are coins, specifically copper or bronze coins... they appear to be the Ancient Greek equivalent of Spanish "Cob" coins, being hammer-struck chunks of metal.

 

[nhbenz]

Byzantine, according to this site: Roman Coin Attribution Toolkit



But it unfortunately they don't give specific info.

 

[Mackaydon]

Yes, I stand corrected. The top coin (may the reverse of the second coin) appears to be a 'nummus'; a pre-reform copper coin from the period 491-498; during the reign of Anastasius I as shown on page 37 of David Sear's book entitled 'Byzantine Coins and their Values' (2010 reprinted edition)
At that time, Sear valued the coin at 15 pounds sterling in F and 35 pounds sterling on VF. IF the second coin is the reverse of the first coin, it shows the bust of Anastasius. A second choice, with the same design, would be a copper 'follis' of 23-27 mm. If so, the date range would be 498-518.
Thanks 'nhbenz'
Don.......

 

[Mackaydon]

To further my embarrassement, the bottom coin (yes, a coin) is actually a copper 16 'nummi' coin minted during the reign of Justinian I. (527-565) Sear 175; same source reference.
Don.......

 

[vince76]

Thanks guys. You are absolutely right.

and The second


The first is Anastasius 491-498. It's 10mm. It is so impressive how can this little very thin coin, lying on the surface and still have all the details!